Quotes Of The Week From Iowa Leaders And National Figures
A collection of quotes from Donald Trump, Gary Leffler, Brenna Bird, Scott Selix, Emily Wharton, and Ruth Richardson. The remarks touch on unity after an assassination attempt, justice for victims, legal compliance, gratitude for aid received, and expanded patient care across state lines amid abortion restrictions.
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Gary Leffler
Iowa
Donald Trump
RNC
Scott Selix
Climbing Kites
America
U.S
Secret Service
Palmer Holden
Iowa City
Community letters support Jill Stein for president and critique education policy
Readers advocate a Stein and Green Party bid, arguing for truth over war, ballot access, and reform. They urge Cedar Rapids dialogue on school funding, academic standards, and civil behavior, while urging immigrant workers’ rights and an end to MAGA Republican obstruction.
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Jill Stein
Cornell West
Robert Kennedy Jr
Stein
Russia
Ukraine
Green Party
Greens
Jill
Iowa
Iowa Green Party
Julie Fischer Decorah
Baltimore
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Summer's End Reflections From a Rural Iowa Gardener
Kurt Ullrich recounts a day with a western rat snake in his garage and a scare that lingers, then notes wild bergamot blooms signaling summer's waning. He recalls childhood summers, a TV interview mishap, and confronts aging mortality while living in rural Jackson County.
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Kurt Ullrich
Jackson County
Insight Books forum invites Eastern Iowans to contribute
Insight and Books is a discussion forum for Eastern Iowa readers. It invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions should be sent to editorial thegazette.com or 116 Third.
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Insight & Books
Thegazette.com
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Truth
Brenna Bird
Milwaukee
Emily Wharton
Department For the Blind
Ruth Richardson
Planned Parenthood
North Central States
Community Letters
National Home Education Research Institute
Gary Ellis
Erin Jordan
Trowa
Tim Campbell
Counterpoint Media
Et.com
Jerry
Garden of Eden
Voldemort
Don Henley
Henley
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